Now I can't resist an opportunity that involves exchanging large sums of currency for artistic endeavors.

I shall partake in this contest.

May I present,

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Graphite infused writing instrument on canvas of woven fibers made from shredded currency. 220 hours. Originally displayed in a gallery setting that included broken egg shells littered across the floor and a performer, dressed as a dollar sign and holding a box of duck feathers, squawking, throwing feathers spray painted gold and repeatedly reciting, "Capitalism killed the Golden Goose".

But in all seriousness, I'd love to enter once you have the contest rules and deadlines sorted out <3